This third guide dives into even more exciting topics, vocabulary, and conversations, designed to make learning English fun and interactive for Spanish-speaking kids. The stories and phrases are tailored to daily life, helping kids build practical language skills.
1. New Topics to Learn
These topics expand kids’ vocabulary and provide real-world context:
- Hobbies and Activities / Pasatiempos y Actividades
- Fruits and Vegetables / Frutas y Verduras
- Jobs and Professions / Trabajos y Profesiones
- Feelings and Senses / Sentimientos y Sentidos
- Transportation / Transporte (expanded)
- Places in Town / Lugares en la Ciudad
2. New Common Vocabulary
A. Hobbies and Activities / Pasatiempos y Actividades
- Reading / Leer
- Drawing / Dibujar
- Swimming / Nadar
- Playing soccer / Jugar fútbol
- Singing / Cantar
- Dancing / Bailar
B. Fruits and Vegetables / Frutas y Verduras
- Apple / Manzana
- Banana / Plátano
- Carrot / Zanahoria
- Tomato / Tomate
- Lettuce / Lechuga
- Orange / Naranja
C. Jobs and Professions / Trabajos y Profesiones
- Doctor / Doctor
- Teacher / Maestro
- Farmer / Granjero
- Firefighter / Bombero
- Police officer / Policía
- Artist / Artista
D. Feelings and Senses / Sentimientos y Sentidos
- Happy / Feliz
- Sad / Triste
- Angry / Enojado
- Hungry / Hambriento
- Thirsty / Sediento
- Tired / Cansado
E. Transportation / Transporte
- Car / Coche
- Bicycle / Bicicleta
- Airplane / Avión
- Train / Tren
- Subway / Metro
- Ship / Barco
F. Places in Town / Lugares en la Ciudad
- School / Escuela
- Park / Parque
- Library / Biblioteca
- Supermarket / Supermercado
- Hospital / Hospital
- Fire station / Estación de bomberos
3. Key Phrases to Practice
English / Español
- “What’s your favorite hobby?” / “¿Cuál es tu pasatiempo favorito?”
“I like drawing.” / “Me gusta dibujar.” - “Can you pass me the apple?” / “¿Puedes pasarme la manzana?”
“Here you go.” / “Aquí tienes.” - “Where does a doctor work?” / “¿Dónde trabaja un doctor?”
“In a hospital.” / “En un hospital.” - “How do you feel?” / “¿Cómo te sientes?”
“I feel happy.” / “Me siento feliz.” - “Where are we going?” / “¿A dónde vamos?”
“To the park.” / “Al parque.”
4. Listening Practice: Fun Conversations with Translations
Conversation 1: Choosing a Hobby / Eligiendo un Pasatiempo
English:
Dad: “What do you want to do today, Anna?”
Anna: “I want to draw a picture!”
Dad: “That sounds fun. What will you draw?”
Anna: “I’ll draw a cat and a house.”
Dad: “Great! Let’s get your crayons and paper.”
Español:
Papá: “¿Qué quieres hacer hoy, Anna?”
Anna: “¡Quiero dibujar un dibujo!”
Papá: “Eso suena divertido. ¿Qué vas a dibujar?”
Anna: “Voy a dibujar un gato y una casa.”
Papá: “¡Genial! Vamos a buscar tus crayones y papel.”
Conversation 2: At the Market / En el Mercado
English:
Seller: “Good morning! What do you need?”
Mom: “I need apples, bananas, and carrots, please.”
Seller: “Here you go. Anything else?”
Mom: “No, that’s all. Thank you!”
Seller: “You’re welcome. Have a great day!”
Español:
Vendedor: “¡Buenos días! ¿Qué necesita?”
Mamá: “Necesito manzanas, plátanos y zanahorias, por favor.”
Vendedor: “Aquí tiene. ¿Algo más?”
Mamá: “No, eso es todo. ¡Gracias!”
Vendedor: “De nada. ¡Que tenga un buen día!”
Conversation 3: Visiting the Library / Visitando la Biblioteca
English:
Liam: “Mom, what’s this place?”
Mom: “It’s a library. You can borrow books here.”
Liam: “Wow! Can I get a book about animals?”
Mom: “Sure. Let’s find the children’s section.”
Liam: “Yay! I love books!”
Español:
Liam: “Mamá, ¿qué es este lugar?”
Mamá: “Es una biblioteca. Aquí puedes pedir libros prestados.”
Liam: “¡Guau! ¿Puedo llevarme un libro sobre animales?”
Mamá: “Claro. Vamos a buscar la sección infantil.”
Liam: “¡Sí! ¡Me encantan los libros!”
5. Additional Learning Activities
- Draw Your Day: Have kids draw their favorite activities and label them in English and Spanish.
- Role-Play Professions: Pretend to be a doctor, teacher, or firefighter using simple phrases like, “I am a doctor” (“Soy un doctor”).
- Create a Shopping List: Write down fruits and vegetables in both languages and “shop” for them at home.
6. FAQs About Learning English with Spanish Support
Q: How do I help my child remember vocabulary?
A: Use repetition in games, songs, and daily conversations. Label household items with English and Spanish words.
Q: Are these topics suitable for older kids?
A: Yes! You can adapt conversations and activities to make them more challenging for older learners.
Q: What’s the best way to introduce new topics?
A: Start with visuals or real-life objects to make the vocabulary meaningful. For example, show a real apple when teaching “apple” (“manzana”).
Conclusion
This third guide broadens kids’ vocabulary and introduces everyday scenarios in English and Spanish. With engaging topics, fun stories, and practical phrases, kids can enjoy learning while building their language skills. ¡Diviértete aprendiendo! (Have fun learning!)
